Recent content by TreadStone

OK. I did a ton of reading and found out what I needed to know about flushing the engine and heat exchanger. There were some great techniques used to accomplish this process. The impeller replacement went fine. I was a little worried about the "left over part", but a called the Boat Shop...

I'm looking for the definitive way to know if I toasted my engine coupler. Also, since I'll be replacing my out drive’s impeller this weekend, how should I go about ensuring any and all debris from the impeller is flushed out of my sea-water system? Since the engine overheated a little (steam...

Oh geez. By the way, you will definitely need the flexible extension, either for a socket or a screwdriver to make the connections after everything is back together.

I'm so new...I don't know what I don't know... But what I do know is if you Google "$3.00 bellow tool" Yes, No kidding here...Click the Cached Button. It will take you to the iboats forum page where the device is detailed. Or you can use this link...

My outdrive is the Merc 170 Alpha.... As I was reading posts on different threads and forums last night I discovered that in my excitement I forgot to align the motor after I put in my new motor mount. I made sure that I got the new one in at the same "level" as the old one as measured using a...

So here are the pictures of the new stringers installed with just the PL Glue and a few galvanized finish nails to hold everything together. Grinding is awful. I did two coats of poly resin. The first coat was with Fiberglass Mat, the second I used Fiberglass Cloth. I think it came out great...

I didn't see any that were that big at this price when I was looking. There are a ton of project boats around here. I didn't think I was buying one of them!

I love to problem solve. I can't sleep at night thinking about the next step on the 'ole girl!

So Excited!!...I found good wood before the transom!!! I had to get a little creative in lifting and supporting the motor enough to get the old motor mount block out. Got all of the old rotten wood out and a new motor mount block cut and temporarily installed. Here's some updated pictures...

I did pay under $800.00 for the boat and trailer. The engine runs. I figure I have a little room to move!:smt038

:thumbsup:Just bought a 1986 Sea Ray Seville. I thought I got a good deal on the boat. I knew she had issues with a soft deck. Curiosity got the best of me and now I'm smiling wondering how to get out of this mess! I'll post pictures of her when I get a chance. Thanks for the help in...